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A revision of Ledebouria (Hyacinthaceae) in South Africa. 1. Two new species
Submitted: 02 October 1998 | Published: 02 October 1998
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S. Venter, Botany Department, University of the North, South AfricaT. J. Edwards, Department of Botany, University of Natal, South Africa
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A revision of Ledebouria in South Africa has revealed a number of undescribed species. This paper deals with two new species, Ledebouria atrobrunnea S.Venter and L dolomiticola S.Venter. Both species possess cylindrical bulbs, erect leaves (rare in Ledebouria) and prominent shoulders on the carpel apices. These synapomorphies are also seen in L viscosa Jessop, and its allies.
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